Retired#82B1983–1998T-561 all-time

Juan Samuel

“Sammy” · Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right

Age65

Height / Weight5' 11" / 170 lb

BornDec 9, 1960 · San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

MLB debutAug 24, 1983

Last gameSep 26, 1998

TeamsPhiladelphia Phillies 1983–1989New York Mets 1989Los Angeles Dodgers 1990–1992Kansas City Royals 1992, 1995Cincinnati Reds 1993Detroit Tigers 1994–1995Toronto Blue Jays 1996–1998

Career home runs

161

1720 games · 16 seasons

Best season

1987 · Philadelphia Phillies

All-time HR rank

T-561

Tied with 2 others · Next: Pedro Álvarez (162), 2 to pass

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1Rare Air

×5Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Jun 23, 1986 · latest Sep 10, 1990

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB

Season	Team	G	PA	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	AB/HR
1998	Toronto Blue Jays	43	59	1	2	.180	.293	.280	.573	50.0
1997	Toronto Blue Jays	45	108	3	15	.284	.364	.516	.880	31.7
1996	Toronto Blue Jays	69	207	8	26	.255	.319	.457	.776	23.5
1995	2 teams	91	237	12	39	.263	.360	.498	.858	17.1
1994	Detroit Tigers	59	151	5	21	.309	.364	.559	.923	27.2
1993	Cincinnati Reds	103	289	4	26	.230	.298	.345	.643	65.3
1992	2 teams	76	246	0	23	.272	.318	.344	.662	—
1991	Los Angeles Dodgers	153	659	12	58	.271	.328	.389	.717	49.5
1990	Los Angeles Dodgers	143	558	13	52	.242	.316	.382	.698	37.8
1989	2 teams	137	589	11	48	.235	.303	.335	.638	48.4
1988	Philadelphia Phillies	157	685	12	67	.243	.298	.380	.678	52.4
1987	Philadelphia Phillies	160	726	28	100	.272	.335	.502	.837	23.4
1986	Philadelphia Phillies	145	633	16	78	.266	.302	.448	.750	36.9
1985	Philadelphia Phillies	161	709	19	74	.264	.303	.436	.739	34.9
1984	Philadelphia Phillies	160	737	15	69	.272	.307	.442	.749	46.7
1983	Philadelphia Phillies	18	71	2	5	.277	.324	.446	.770	32.5
Career		1720	6664	161	703	.259	.315	.420	.735	37.8

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Juan Samuel home run facts

How many career home runs does Juan Samuel have?

Juan Samuel hit 161 career MLB home runs in 16 seasons (1983–1998), tied for 561st all-time.

Where does Juan Samuel rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 561st in MLB history with 161. Next: Pedro Álvarez (162), 2 to pass.

What was Juan Samuel’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 28, in 1987 with the Philadelphia Phillies, when he posted a .837 OPS.

What teams has Juan Samuel played for?

Philadelphia Phillies (1983–1989); New York Mets (1989); Los Angeles Dodgers (1990–1992); Kansas City Royals (1992, 1995); Cincinnati Reds (1993); Detroit Tigers (1994–1995); Toronto Blue Jays (1996–1998).

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